Iranian agents propose to discuss terms to end the war

Hong Kong Financial Secretary: Hong Kong will build an ecosystem for gold and commodities trading

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasized in the "14th Five-Year Plan" essay that Hong Kong needs to consolidate its position as an international financial center, support innovation and technological development, and use finance to support the real economy. The focus will be on promoting financing for science and technology companies, offshore Renminbi business, green finance, and bulk commodity trading.

The U.S. Pentagon has blacklisted Anthropic from the supply chain risk list, and the GSA is drafting stricter AI contract regulations.

Gate News Report, March 8 — According to the Financial Times of the UK, the U.S. Pentagon has blacklisted AI company Anthropic from the supply chain risk list. Subsequently, the Trump administration's General Services Administration (GSA) drafted stricter civil AI contract rules, requiring AI companies seeking to do business with the government to grant an irrevocable license, allowing the government to use their AI systems for all lawful purposes.

Wang Yi Discusses Iran Situation: Immediate Ceasefire and Stop the Fighting to Prevent Escalation and Spread

Gate News Report, March 8, Wang Yi expressed his views on the Iran situation at the diplomatic press conference during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress. Wang Yi stated that the Iran situation is the focus of the current international landscape. China maintains an objective and fair attitude, having repeatedly clarified its principled stance, which can be summarized in one sentence: cease fire and end the war. Wang Yi pointed out that in the face of the Middle East engulfed in war, this is a war that should not have happened and is also a war that benefits no party. China once again calls for: an immediate halt to military actions, preventing the situation from escalating in turn, and avoiding the spillover and spread of the conflict.

Iranian President unusually apologizes for "indiscriminate attacks on Middle Eastern neighboring countries"—what's the underlying motive?

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a rare apology on March 7, apologizing to neighboring Middle Eastern countries attacked, aiming to prevent escalation of conflict, stabilize internal affairs, buy time for leadership transition, and shape a pragmatic image to facilitate Western negotiations. Following this move, oil prices surged, attracting market attention and potentially impacting U.S. interest rate policies.

Iranian experts' meeting reaches consensus to accelerate the process of confirming the new Supreme Leader

Gate News Report, March 8 — Members of the Iranian expert committee discussed the confirmation of the new Supreme Leader. The meeting showed that although members had differing opinions on the specific confirmation process, all parties agreed that it was necessary to accelerate the related procedures.

Hedge Fund CIO warns: If there is no reopening signal for the Strait of Hormuz before Monday, commodity prices will surge again.

Experts warn that U.S. military action against Iran could cause a surge in oil prices. If the Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened quickly, other measures will have limited effect. Some criticize the government's response strategy as too hasty, while others defend it, believing that high oil prices are a temporary phenomenon.